Source: Telegraph
Kaka bid means Manchester City put off by £25m Roque Santa Cruz price tag
City manager Mark Hughes is a long-term admirer of the Paraguayan forward, who he coached during his tenure as Rovers manager.[LNB]Since making the switch to Eastlands, Hughes has been keen to bring Santa Cruz with him to City to bolster an ineffective forward line.[LNB]However, Blackburn are loathe to lose their most valuable asset, and a proven Premier League goal scorer, especially with the club struggling at the wrong end of the table.[LNB]New Rovers manager Sam Allardyce, despite being told he must sell before he can buy, does not want to offload the 27-year-old, who was brought to Blackburn for £3.8 million from Bayern Munich in 2007.[LNB]The Ewood Park club haver already rejected a £16m bid from City, and Santa Cruz claims Blackburn have now slapped a £25m price tag on his head.[LNB]That would represent a profit of £21.2m for Rovers, in the space of 18 months, but Santa Cruz believes it is putting City off, especially as they are reportedly preparing a £100m bid for AC Milan forward Kaka.[LNB]Santa Cruz said: "I thought when they offered £16m it was going to be accepted.[LNB]"Blackburn have said I will be allowed to leave for £25m. It seems the club is worried that they won't be able to find a replacement if I go, that is what is giving them doubts."[LNB]
